Job Summary:
The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for providing general accounting support for the Detroit Tigers, including but not limited to preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, month-end closing activities, forecasting, budgeting, and performing cost and variance analysis. Departments supported include IT, Broadcasting and Media Relations, along with other business and baseball operations departments as needed. The Senior Accounting Analyst is also responsible for the creation of the financial statements for the annual audit, preparation of the Financial Information Questionnaire (“FIQ”) (MLB reporting) and assisting in other areas as identified. This position manages complex and confidential company financial records and operates with significant discretion and autonomy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the monthly close process, including preliminary review of financial statements, preparation and posting of journal entries, and explanation of budget to actual variances.
- Assist in preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budget for assigned departments and areas through analysis of accounts and working hand-in-hand with department leaders.
- Prepare the FIQ, required annual reporting to MLB, and assist with the related revenue sharing audit.
- Assist with the annual financial audit, including preparation of the financial statements and responding to auditor requests and preparing supporting documentation.
- Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts monthly and in accordance with the monthly close calendar.
- Monitor and analyze Finance department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy with emphasis on internal controls.
- Continuously evaluate existing accounting processes and identify areas for improvement or automation.
- Collaboratively review financial information with key stakeholders to identify insights and drive strategic decision making.
- Prepare analyses requested for all levels of management on an ad hoc basis.
- Assist with other projects within the finance team on an as-needed basis.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting (Masters Degree, MBA and/or CPA preferred).
- 2 years of accounting experience (public accounting experience preferred).
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles to ensure that financial results are in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to work across all departments and vertically at all levels of the organization.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and possess strong ability to prioritize.
- High level of integrity, resourcefulness, initiative, and good judgment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced Excel skills, which may include the creation of macros, pivot tables, etc.
- Experience with Oracle.
Working Conditions:
- Standard business day plus overtime as needed to meet job responsibilities and deadlines.
- Frequent visual/auditory attention.
- Hybrid work schedule.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
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